I take a direct approach to counseling- I am not a typical therapist that talks in academic language, I am direct, genuine, and transparent. I have life and work experience to bring to the table.

I believe that we all have inner resources and strengths we can draw upon in therapy, and my job is to help you connect with those strengths and resources to reach your therapeutic goals. I believe that attachment, previous relationships, family of origin, culture, society, and our personal experiences influence who we are and how we behave. We will explore these factors as we work together on your journey of healing.

Does anxiety make you feel stuck? Do you feel like you are facing life’s challenges and struggles alone? I am here to assure there is hope and that therapy can open the space for you to unload all the burdens and allow you to process your experiences in a safe and caring environment. As a therapist working with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, women's issues, parenting concerns, relationship concerns, and neurodiversity, I am here to provide authentic and honest support while helping you navigate your struggles. Remember, you are capable of incredible things, and I am here to guide you towards the life you deserve. Reaching out for help can feel scary and intimidating, but life is too short to feel stuck. Know that your journey is not just about overcoming challenges, it's about celebrating your progress, embracing self-acceptance, and finding joy in the present moment because you are capable of great things! Drawing from a diverse range of therapeutic techniques, our sessions will be tailored to fit your unique needs and preferences. This customized approach ensures that you receive the most effective strategies to navigate life's challenges while discovering your authentic self.

Are you tired of struggling to understand and manage your feelings? Does pain from childhood or a significant event effect your relationships now? Do you feelings and beliefs about yourself, others and the world hold you back from living a more satisfying life? I would like to help you with these and other issues. I offer Hakomi and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy which are body-based mindfulness techniques that can help you work on healing traumatic and childhood wounds. This is ideal for clients who want to work on a deeper level in therapy and grow toward being more present in life. Here are some areas Mind-Body therapy can focus on: strengthening the connection between cognitive beliefs and how the body reacts to these beliefs; working with how trauma impacts breath by completing unresolved trauma responses in the nervous system; and studying the tension in your heart that comes from past hurts so it can release to make room for more joy. This is a gentle, yet powerful therapy that is done at your pace, and in collaboration, as we walk the memories and experiences of your life. You are welcome at any level of mindfulness experience. I am also trained in EMDR which is a highly effective method of therapy which use the brains organic capacity to heal trauma and developmental wounds. I can work with a combination of Sensorimotor and EMDR techniques to offer clients a rich therapeutic experience. I also use the AIR Network which helps reduce dissociation, enabling you to be more present and gain more understanding of your inside life experience. Other techniques I utilize in therapy are: cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectic behavior therapy (DBT) modified for individuals, spirituality and Anchored Relational Therapy (formally known as AIR Network) for dissociation. I will guide you in the process of learning how to heal yourself. Together we can work toward your growing sense of peace and self-acceptance.

Creating a safe environment is essential in therapy to foster vulnerability. I am committed to providing a space where you can be acknowledged and appreciated, regardless of your background. Therapy should focus on the pursuit of healing, and I want to help foster your process towards enjoying everyday life. Healing is not at a specific destination, but healing takes place through the right connection. Navigating the right space to unburden oneself is a challenging task. Your experiences are unique and deserve the right alignment. I want to learn about your experiences and empower you to make worthwhile change and liberation. I am dedicated to recognizing your uniqueness while contributing to the restoration of hope and finding peace. I collaborate with clients who seek to cultivate and sustain a sense of purpose through faith and spirituality. Allow me to join you on your journey toward wholeness and healing. My specialty of care includes working with trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, loss, life transitions, adjustment disorders, self-confidence, and mindfulness. I aim to create an environment that encourages trust, openness, productivity, and a climate in which clients can experience vulnerability and growth.

My approach to therapy is a collaborative, holistic and integrative process that integrates several treatment processes tailored to the individual needs of each person, couple or family. I believe in and value acceptance, respect, empathy, perspective, challenge, meaning & change. My work will hopefully help people to develop a deeper self-awareness, discover new ways of expression, transform dysfunctional patterns, have more satisfying relationships, and ensue a more meaningful life. My interest in helping others was discovered through my own life experiences of relationships, family dynamics, marriage, parenting, illness and life-stage transitions which helped me to uncover the meaning and purpose of my life. I've experienced an increase in overall well-being and life satisfaction, improved mental and physical health, and enhanced resilience and self-esteem because of this discovery of meaning and purpose. This is what I hope to help cultivate in the people I see in the therapeutic relationship.

My goal as a psychologist is to help you navigate the rocky areas of life with more insight, self-compassion, and the tools you need to thrive. I have had the pleasure of working for over a decade with amazing individuals who reached out for support during transitional, challenging, or difficult times. I treat a host of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, image, self-esteem and confidence, and mood issues. I am trained with a Master’s in Counseling and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, with an approach that looks comprehensively at an entire person’s life, including mindfulness-centered cognitive behavioral therapies (CBT), cognitive therapy, dialectical behavior therapies (DBT), and self-compassion and confidence training. I am empathetic to anxiety around meeting with a new therapist. I am happy to answer any questions to make your experience more comfortable and help you get started. I personally return your emails and telephone calls by the next business day.

I am a marriage and family therapist licensed in Minnesota with over 10 years of experience working as a therapist. Additionally, I am a licensed alcohol and drug counselor specializing in residential treatment. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns, including trauma, couples, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, obsessive compulsion (OCD), and attention-deficit hyperactivity (ADHD). I have also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse, and am certified in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) and trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) training.

As an eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapist, I work with adults who have experienced trauma, anxiety, or who are in the middle of a difficult life transition. Often, my clients have experienced moments where something was ‘too much, too fast’ and ever since then, things haven’t felt quite right. EMDR work focuses on alleviating the distress associated with traumatic experiences. This approach is based on how the brain stores and processes information related to traumatic events, moving memories from the part of our brain that thinks “This is still happening right now” to the part that thinks “that happened, and I am safe now". Our first few sessions will be dedicated to getting to know each other and developing a roadmap of how our work can get you where you want to go. When you're ready to start this journey, call me.

Although I have been a therapist for over 25 years, my journey to become a therapist began in 6th grade when I read my first Sigmund Freud book. No worries, my approach has evolved since 6th grade. I am guided by best practices and practical approaches that are unique and individualized. I appreciate the influence of positive psychology, the use of humor, and gratitude, along with accelerated resolution therapy (ART) trauma approach, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), and other psychological approaches. When life is challenging, what I have learned from my education, ongoing training, and clinical experience is that there are some easy, effective changes that can be made to improve mental health, relationships, happiness, and overall well-being. Other transformative change comes from a more intensive, deeper exploration that unfolds over time with a collaborative, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship. I find the most transformative and long-term change comes from a focus on this combined approach of right now strategies and deeper exploration. I enjoy and have experience in providing support to individuals with depression, anxiety, trauma, relationships, stress management, and professional burnout. I particularly enjoy and have experience supporting other helping professionals in all these areas.